Rewilding the World with Ben Goldsmith

Light pollution has erased truly dark skies for most people, including much of Britain. Ben Goldsmith talks with author Megan Eaves-Egenes about why darkness matters for wildlife and human life, and why restoring it may be easier than many assume.

Africa’s conservation future is the focus here, as Kaddu Sebunya argues that wildlife protection works best when Africans lead it. Ben Goldsmith explores why responsibility should stay with local governments, communities, and households—and why outside control has fallen short.

Europe’s record wildfire year is the focus here, with Frans Schepers arguing that restoring large herds of wild herbivores could be a key part of the solution. Ben Goldsmith speaks with the Rewilding Europe founder about transforming vast landscapes and managing fire risk through rewilding.

Emblehope is the focus of this episode, as Benedict MacDonald and Gil Martin discuss a major new rewilding effort in England. The conversation centers on restoring peatland at scale through rewetting, rebuilding plant life, and bringing back the natural dynamism of the landscape.

Britain’s depleted landscapes and the promise of rewilding are at the center of this conversation with George Monbiot. Ben Goldsmith explores why Monbiot sees ecological damage as reversible, and why love of thriving nature remains the driving force behind that hope.